Grieving mother's war protest gaining momentum

[Roland99]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/08/11/mom.protest.ap/

CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- Cindy Sheehan's eyes well with tears when she talks about her oldest son, Casey, an easygoing young man with a quiet wit.

Casey joined the Army in 2000, never imagining he would see combat. Five days after he arrived in Iraq last year, the 24-year-old was killed in Sadr City.

Sheehan knows nothing can bring back her son, but she wants to talk to President Bush. The Vacaville, California, mother has been camping out along a road near his ranch since Saturday, vowing to remain until his Texas vacation ends later this month.

"Before my son was killed, I used to think that one person could not make a difference," she said Wednesday under a tent where she has slept since arriving. "But one person that is surrounded and supported by millions of people can be heard."

They do mention the Freeper comment from that asshat Kristinn Taylor, though. But, it's a good article and it was on Google News' front page.

[wtmusic]

1. CNN steps up to the plate--finally

encourage them to stay on this!

http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form1.html?35

[lildreamer316]

2. Publicity is publicity.

The Hollywood adage applies. "Any publicity is good publicity"

[KaryninMiami]

3. Done- I thanked them and asked for them to continue the coverage.

Sometimes we have to grovel (which includes saying thank you first)- so say thank you first- -then request that they continue the coverage. Goes a long way!

[Kerrytravelers]

4. My email to CNN.

Thank you for covering Cindy Sheehan.

Can you please continue the coverage. I believe it's a bit more important than the Runaway Bride and all the other distractions that keep Americans from truly understanding their government and the Invasion of Iraq.

Thank you and God Bless.

(my name)

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Ok, I added a God Bless... just to show I'm a "real American." :eyes:

[Roland99]

5. I would have still stuck a jab in there for the Anderson Cooper flub